Elizabeth practises in administrative law, equity and trust law, property and general commercial disputes. Recognised as a skilful and insightful problem solver, she has a particular speciality in revenue law and represents resident and non-resident clients, revenue authorities and Federal and State government bodies in the Administrative Review Tribunal, the Supreme Court of NSW, the Federal Court and the High Court of Australia.
As a trusted adviser, Elizabeth is frequently engaged to advocate in disputes concerning trusts, land tax, payroll tax, stamp duty, income tax, goods and services tax, capital gains tax, superannuation, Pt IVA, civil penalties including the promoter penalty regime and disciplinary actions involving tax practitioners.
Elizabeth is also a part-time Senior Member of the Appeal Panel and the Occupational Division of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). From 2021 to 2023 she also heard disputes in the Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division.
Having worked in the legal industry since 1992, Elizabeth is highly experienced in complex litigation over a broad range of matters outside revenue such as proceeds of crime and professional conduct complaints. Clients value her thoughtful, analytical and open manner, effective communication, and her ability to remain calm and composed even under pressure.
Elizabeth has been recognised annually by the International Tax Review since 2017 on the Women in Tax Leaders list for Australia; and has been recognised since 2018 in Doyle’s Guide of Leading Tax Barristers.
Select Cases
White v Commissioner of Taxation [2024] FCA 185
Commissioner of Taxation v [Respondent] [2023] FCA 1176
Widdup v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2023] FCAFC 145
Hornsby Shire Council v Commonwealth of Australia [2023] HCA 19
Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Widdup [2022] FCA 1403